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A4 Spotlight: Accessory Dwelling Units in RI

A4 Architects

The 2018 “Resilient Rhody” plan solidified this commitment, allocating funding for ADU development and relocation assistance. Additionally, navigating financing options and streamlining permitting processes remain areas needing improvement. However, implementing ADUs on a wider scale has faced challenges.

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In Portland, Oregon, the Paths to Homeownership Are Multiplying

Dwell

At his firm, Oregon Homeworks, permit applications are flying out the door. Thompson’s business is alive and thriving; every one of its recent projects has turned a profit, he says, and financing hasn’t been too hard. Minneapolis made a splash when it legalized triplexes citywide in 2018.

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Arizona Architects Share: Architectural Terms for Design and Building (Part 2)

Urban Design Associates

They are also more sustainable for your finances in the long term. A 2018 American Council for an Energy-Efficient Environment report paper found that Smart thermostats have proved to reduce HVAC energy consumption; average savings of 8% in heating costs and 10% in cooling costs can be expected. There you have it!

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Updated ADU Laws: SB 897 and HCD’s ADU Handbook

Santa Cruz Architect

Just recently, Freddie Mac updated their ADU financing options and CalHFA extended their ADU Grant Program to help even more homeowners build backyard homes. While the Senate voted to pass the law, it will need to be re-reviewed by the Committee on Governance and Finance before it can be passed into law. Concurrent Permit Review.

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Los Angeles Is Giving Away Plans for a Pre-Approved ADU

Dwell

Rendering courtesy of Lehrer Architects and Kadre Architects The city partnered with smaller architecture firms to design plans for ADUs —emphasizing good design and affordability—that would be pre-approved for permitting ease. You can’t just download it, pay the fee, and get a permit.

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Going Solar: The Rays That Pay

Community Architect

Sources of electricity generation in the United States in 2018 Fossil energy such as natural gas has been a very effective transition energy with a widely available and valuable infrastructure. Renewable energy such as solar counts towards carbon emission reduction since no carbon is emitted except for the manufacturing of the equipment.

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Architecture Market Analysis Report

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From this we can deduce that: Residential construction permits, starts, and under construction, all fell in 2018 Residential construction permits fell by 14.6% year-over-year to just 22,619 units in 2018, following a decline of 15.8% year-over-year to 14,997 units in 2018, after falling by 19% in the prior year.